Weddings

Kelli Rickert, daughter of Randy and Lorie Rickert of Palmerton, and Tim Magarelli, son of Nancy and Gary Dietz of Palmerton and Salvatore Magarelli of Long Island, were united in marriage on June 8, 2013, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Palmerton.

The ceremony was officiated by the Rev. Jody Neifert, pastor.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose her sister, Michelle Rickert of Palmerton as her maid of honor. Bridesmaids included Katelynn Walsh of Lehighton; and Selda Cavus, Tiffani George and Heather Magarelli, all of Palmerton.

Diane J. Getz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Kattner Sr. of Jim Thorpe, and the late Dennis Getz of Hazleton, and James Kittrell, son of Jerry and Nancy Kittrell of Sycamore, Kan. were united in marriage on June 29, 2013 at the Brown Mansion in Coffeyville, Kan.

Megan Hoppes, daughter of Dale and Dora Hoppes of Andreas, became the bride of John Hine, son of John Hine of Tamaqua and Jennifer Riggleman of Andreas, on Sept. 14, 2013, at Ben Salem U.C.C. in Lehighton. The Rev. Michael McGowan officiated the ceremony. Cathy Smith was the organist.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose Sarah McLaughlin as her maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Chelsey Fritz and Rachel Lindsey.

The bridegroom chose Travis Garris as his best man. Groomsmen were Richard Riggleman and Brett Piepmeyer.